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The U.S. Senate has approved a rescission bill that cuts $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the next two years. More than $17 million of that had been earmarked for 16 organizations in Minnesota, including MPR News and its sister music stations The Current and YourClassical.
This Summer, discover new music with The Current! You can join us for Happy Hours at various locations with live music from artists you’ll want to see. Enjoy a magical summer afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a beverage, friends, and live music!
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State Sen. Nicole Mitchell testified in her own defense as her criminal trial continued Thursday. She told jurors she broke into her stepmother’s home in April of last year out of concern for Carol Mitchell’s health, contradicting body cam video of her saying she wanted to retrieve some of her late father’s belongings.
Forms of repetition are explored on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ We hear selections including ‘Divine Objects’ from Johann Johannsson’s ‘Drone Mass,’ the ‘Chaconni’ from Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto, John Corigliano’s ‘Fantasia on an Ostinato’ and much more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Lorde reaches the Chart Show Hall of Fame and ends a 10-week run at No. 4 with "What Was That.” Garbage also enters the Hall with "There's No Future In Optimism."